Police seek robber of New Buffalo bank

June 24, 2007

The New Buffalo Savings and Loan, 45 N. Whitaker St., New Buffalo, was robbed about 12:23 p.m. June 14. The robber is described as a dark-skinned white female, heavy set, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches, wearing a baseball cap, flowered top and white pants and shoes. She entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. She then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. The robber was last seen on foot walking out the front door of the bank, getting into an unknown vehicle and leaving the scene. Crime Stoppers wants the person or people responsible for this bank robbery and will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to their arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. The South Bend area Crime Stoppers program serves the entire Michiana region. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 342-STOP. You will be given a code number and will not be asked your name.